serpette

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English

serpette

Etymology

From French serpette.

Pronunciation

Noun

serpette (plural serpettes)

  1. A pruning knife with a curved blade.
    • 2008, Henry Vizetelly, Facts about Champagne and Other Sparkling Wine (Illustrated Edition), page 32:
      Everywhere the vintagers are busy detaching the grapes with their little hook-shaped serpettes []

References

French

Etymology

From serpe +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

Noun

serpette f (plural serpettes)

  1. billhook

Descendants

  • Portuguese: serpete

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